Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
17.1°C
1.4° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. Not gonna sugarcoat it – Broad Cove is looking pretty flat and messy for the next couple of weeks. There’s hardly a decent wave in sight, and the wind’s mostly working against us. No real standout sessions, so keep your expectations low.

Your best bet – and I’m stretching it – is Sunday morning, August 23rd. The water’s sitting at about 63°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Early that morning, it goes glassy with a light S wind at just 3 mph, and we’ve got a weak 4ft swell from the SE, with a short 6-second period. Combined swell energy is a limp 133. The waves will be surfable but very ordinary – small, crumbly, and lacking any punch. With the spot being fairly consistent and open to the south, you might snag a few soft lines, but it’s nothing to write home about.

After that, it’s a long, quiet stretch. The swell shrinks fast, with most days offering less than 3ft and often down around 2ft. The wind keeps swinging around – mostly onshore or cross – keeping things choppy and ugly. There’s a brief clean moment on Sunday, August 30th, with an offshore NW breeze at 12 mph, but the swell is only 2ft from the SSW, so it’s clean but barely breaking. By the start of September, we’re down to tiny 1ft dribble. Just nothing doing.

Broad Cove can go through dry spells like this, and this one’s a proper blank. For a point break that needs a decent swell to work, this forecast is a total washout. Hang in there, and keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:47PM1.40m
5:45AM1.21m
5:46PM1.43m
6:40AM1.27m
6:39PM1.49m
7:25AM1.34m
7:25PM1.55m
8:05AM1.43m
8:06PM1.61m
8:41AM1.51m
8:46PM1.65m
9:16AM1.59m
9:24PM1.67m
Low Tide
10:24AM0.66m
11:31PM0.49m
11:28AM0.64m
00:26AM0.44m
12:25PM0.59m
1:13AM0.38m
1:13PM0.52m
1:53AM0.31m
1:57PM0.44m
2:30AM0.25m
2:38PM0.37m
3:05AM0.20m
3:18PM0.30m
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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